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essence

[es-uhns] / ˈɛs əns /
NOUN
heart, significance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aspect basis bottom line character core crux element lifeblood meaning nature principle quality reality root soul spirit structure substance
STRONG
attribute backbone base being bottom burden caliber constitution entity essentiality fiber form fundamentals germ grain kernel life marrow meat nitty-gritty nub nucleus pith point property quiddity quintessence stuff timber vein
WEAK
be-all and end-all chief constituent essentia main idea name of game virtuality
Antonyms
STRONG
abstract exterior exteriority outside top
NOUN
distillate, concentrate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
scent
STRONG
balm cologne drug effusion elixir extract fragrance juice liquor perfume potion spirits tincture
Antonyms
STRONG
stench stink

Example Sentences

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Sure, implied volatility, which is the essence of put and call prices, remains expensive, but options cost less than stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Speed is of the essence because, nearly a month in, disruptions are spreading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

And this is the essence of the Gulf aviation model.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

UTLA: The district has offered, in essence, an 8% raise over two years, structured in different ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

If there was to be any chance of sorting out this mess before sunrise, speed was of the essence.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.